According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber incidents (ransomware, data breaches and IT disruptions) are the top global concern of 2024.

According to a recent report, there 2343 4,368 ransomware victims in 2023, a 55% surge from 2022. Business services suffered the most attacks.

An Alabama-based law firm announced that the company experienced a data breach affecting client information, including insurance information.

The FTC has prohibited X-Mode Social and Outlogic from selling or sharing sensitive data to settle allegations regarding precise location data.

According to a recent Forescout report, the second wave of 2023 Danish energy sector cyberattacks took advantage of unpatched firewalls.

Data privacy within the automotive industry was analyzed in a report, finding that 72% of drivers are uncomfortable automakers sharing their data.

Fallon Ambulance, a medical transportation company based in Boston, is being investigated for a data breach including patient and employee data.

According to a Mark43 report, 82% of first responders worry that their organization’s data could be stolen or fall victim to ransomware.

Jadee Hanson has been hired as CISO at Vanta. Hanson will oversee security, enterprise engineering, privacy and governance, risk and compliance.

In episode 19 of The Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Discussion, our trio of hosts examine how compelling world events could impact global security.